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Figure’s newest AI robot went from cleaning up the kitchen a few months ago to autonomously assembling a BMW today.
As Figure CEO Brett Adcock takes swings at Elon Musk and Tesla for the most advanced humanoid, are we on the verge of the robot wave? Let’s get into it…
In today’s AI rundown:
AI robot helps assemble a BMW
TikTok creator challenges OpenAI Sora
Visualize your chat history with Claude
New AI can listen while speaking
5 new AI tools & 4 new AI jobs
More AI & tech news
Read time: 4 minutes
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LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
FIGURE AI
Image source: Figure AI
The Rundown: OpenAI-backed startup Figure AI just showed off Figure 02, its next-generation AI-powered humanoid robot — capable of completely autonomous work in complex environments like a BMW factory.
The details:
Figure 02 uses OpenAI’s AI models for speech-to-speech reasoning, allowing the humanoid robot to have full conversations with humans.
A Vision Language Model (VLM) enables the robot to make quick, common-sense decisions based on visual input and self-correct errors.
Six RGB cameras provide the robot with 360-degree vision to help it navigate the real world.
The robot stands 5'6"and weighs 132 lbs, with a 44 lb lifting capacity and a 20-hour runtime thanks to a custom 2.25 KWh battery pack.
Why it matters: The humanoid robot race is intensifying, with Figure CEO Brett Adcock claiming that Figure 02 is now the “most advanced humanoid on the planet" — a direct challenge toward Elon Musk and Tesla Optimus. While the world now waits for Elon’s response, Figure has one ace up its sleeve: its OpenAI partnership.
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BYTEDANCE
Image source: Jimeng AI screenshot via @aigclink on X
The Rundown: ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, just launched Jimeng AI for Chinese users, a text-to-video AI app that directly competes with OpenAI’s (unreleased) Sora AI video model.
The details:
Jimeng AI is available on the Apple App Store and Android for Chinese users.
ByteDance's entry into the AI video generation market follows similar launches by other Chinese tech firms, including Kuaishou's Kling AI.
The subscription, priced at 79 yuan ($11) monthly or 659 yuan ($92) annually allows for the creation of ~2,050 images or 168 AI videos per month.
Unlike OpenAI's Sora, which isn't yet publicly available, these models by Jimeng AI are already accessible to users (in China).
Why it matters: China's AI video generation race is accelerating, with Kling AI's public release just weeks ago and now ByteDance's Jimeng AI launching while the world anxiously waits for Sora's public release. With Jimeng AI being backed by TikTok, it will have plenty of training data and deep pockets to compete against other AI giants.
CLAUDE
The Rundown: Claude's new Artifacts feature allows you to create visual timelines of conversations, allowing you to summarize and track complex projects when conversations get too lengthy.
Step-by-step:
Visit Claude AI and create an account if you haven't already.
Have a detailed conversation with Claude about your project or topic.
When ready, prompt Claude with: "Create a mermaid timeline rundown of this chat. Provide at least three sentences explaining each key discussion point. Skip errors and start from the first chat, focusing on the most important parts. Include the chat content, actions taken, and the purpose of each section. Make sure it displays visually in the code preview."
Review your generated timeline and use it to recap, share, or analyze your project's chat progress!
PRESENTED BY SECTION
The Rundown: Section’s new report measured AI proficiency in the workforce and discovered some shocking statistics, including that only 7% of workers are actually good at using AI.
The report revealed:
What AI-proficient workers do differently, based on 1000+ survey responses
Simple daily practices to transform "newcomers" into AI experts
Three company policies that create AI superheroes, not skeptics
AI RESEARCH
Image source: Midjourney
The Rundown: AI researchers just developed a new Listening-While-Speaking Language Model (LSLM) that can listen and speak simultaneously — advancing real-time, interactive speech-based AI conversations.
The details:
The new model, called the Listening-while-Speaking Language Model (LSLM), enables full-duplex modeling in interactive speech-language models.
LSLM uses a token-based decoder-only TTS for speech generation and a streaming self-supervised learning encoder for real-time audio input.
The system can detect turn-taking in real-time and respond to interruptions, a key feature of natural conversation.
The model demonstrated robustness to noise and sensitivity to diverse instructions in experiments.
Why it matters: While OpenAI's recent Her-like advanced voice mode for ChatGPT inches us toward realistic AI conversations, LSLM leaps even further by enabling AI to process incoming speech WHILE talking. This could revolutionize human-AI interactions — making conversations with machines feel truly natural and responsive.
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QUICK HITS
OpenAI introduced a Structured Outputs feature for its API, allowing developers to ensure AI-generated outputs match specific JSON schemas.
Colorado released an AI roadmap for schools, providing guidelines on integrating AI into education policy and curricula.
ProRata AI raised $25M and partners with major media companies to develop an AI chatbot with a revenue-sharing model based on content attribution.
Cleveland Clinic launched a Quantum-AI Biomedical Frontiers Fellowship Program integrating quantum computing and AI into healthcare research.
Japanese scientists developed a simplified EUV lithography tool for cheaper chip production, potentially revolutionizing AI hardware manufacturing.
Sonova introduced Sphere Infinio, the first hearing aid utilizing real-time AI to improve speech clarity from background noise.
Reddit announced plans to test AI-generated summaries at the top of search result pages, using a combination of first-party and third-party technology to enhance content discovery.
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